Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.

Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771

Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.

YFA offers adoption case management. The services help local foster children. The help is to find them a ‘forever family’. Please call or visit the website for more information.

LifeStream offers services to help with behavioral health issues. They also offer social services. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 352.315.7500 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.

24-Hour Mobile Response Team: 352.408.6625

Services Available:

This agency has the Big Programs. It offers two unique programs. These programs offer different ways for children to see and interact with their mentors. The programs are for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Available Programs:

• Community Based
• Site Based

This agency provides a variety of services to help families with young children. They can provide lists of local child-care resources. They can also help come up with a plan for affording care. Please call 352.563.9939 or visit the website to learn more.

Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430

Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.

Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents

Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

ECS helps families make sure their children enter school ready to learn. They have a variety of programs. Please call 904.726.1500 or go to the website to learn more and for more locations.

Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463

Programs: